Jackman-Moose River Fire & Rescue Dept.

CHIEF BILL JARVIS
PO BOX 911
JACKMAN, ME  04945
jmrfd@yahoo.com
 
A dual municipality department that is jointly owned and administered by the towns of Jackman and Moose River.  The department consists of two divisions - a fire protection division and an ambulance service division.  The department provides fire protection, accident rescue, and ambulance services to the towns of Jackman and Moose River, Dennistown Plantation, and 18.5 Unorganized Townships.

FIRE PERMITS

Do I need a permit for a camp fire?

YES. Campfires are allowed at designated campsites. Most campsites in the Jackman-Moose River area, and all campsites on the Bow River Trip, require a fire permit. A fire permit may be obtained by calling the Maine Forest Service in Augusta 207-624-3700, Old Town 207-827-1800, and Ashland 207-435-7963.

Permits can no longer be filled out at the Jackman-Moose River Fire Department.

All fires must be properly extinguished prior to leaving the campsite. All trash and garbage must be packed out unless trash cans are provided at the campsite.

A new law that mandates burn permits for larger campfires: LD 24 will impact fires that exceed 3 feet in height and 3 feet in diameter that are not for debris disposal. Notably, permits for burning brush and wood debris remain unaffected and are still required under the existing regulations. The new law also makes it unlawful for burning outdoors during red flag warning days. Maine residents and visitors planning fires larger than the specified dimensions, often referred to as "bonfires," will be required to obtain burn permits. These permits are available free of charge and can be secured online after 9 a.m. at maineburnpermit.com.

Do I need a permit for brush burning?

YES. You can get a permit from the Town Office or from the local Fire Warden.

Permits will not be issued when the fire danger is High, Very High, or Extreme.

A new law that mandates burn permits for larger campfires: LD 24 will impact fires that exceed 3 feet in height and 3 feet in diameter that are not for debris disposal. Notably, permits for burning brush and wood debris remain unaffected and are still required under the existing regulations. The new law also makes it unlawful for burning outdoors during red flag warning days. Maine residents and visitors planning fires larger than the specified dimensions, often referred to as "bonfires," will be required to obtain burn permits. These permits are available free of charge and can be secured online after 9 a.m. at maineburnpermit.com.